First, a disclaimer: This is a blatant ripoff of the Vancouver beat guys’ “Athletties,” which I’ve come to love — even though Canucks hockey isn’t really central to my sports world. It’s a consistently fun, smart read and I’d been looking for an excuse to imitate it. And, hey, here we are.

We know how 2018 ended for the Titans, another winning season but a victory against Indianapolis shy of a second consecutive playoff appearance. It’s a new calendar year, so we’re already pointing toward a new season to some extent.

The majority of conversations we had Monday with the players, and later with Mike Vrabel, pointed to a promising 2019 just based on a healthier 2019. It’s not just two-tone-blue-colored-glasses stuff, either; there’s real reason for optimism.

Injuries are a part of every NFL season, granted, but a season’s success hinges on who gets hurt and how badly. And...